Perennially popular with young students, learning about the digestive system and how it works is a great introduction to finding out about the human body. With growing awareness of the gut-brain connection, as well as the role the gut plays…
Numbers & Counting: Where Would We Be Without Them?
Discover fascinating facts about the history of numbers and counting with these engaging books. As learners read, they will come to see how numbers have shaped our world. From the first beginnings to computers and algorithms, our modern lives would…
Haiku: A Poetry Study
An ancient form of Japanese poetry, haiku remains tremendously popular. In its original form, Haiku is measured in sounds or breaths. It is commonly taught in English using three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. In actuality, many of the…
Pop Art: Eye-Catching Art For The Masses
Full of iconic images such as the portrait of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s tinned soup, pop art is at once striking and instantly recognizable. The movement, which sprang up in the 1950s in the UK and USA, sought to include…
Ancient Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization
Often referred to as “the cradle of civilization”, ancient Mesopotamia and its inventions continue to influence our world today. Encompassing modern-day Iraq, northeastern Syria, southeastern Turkey and western Iran, its legacy abounds from Nebuchadnezzar and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon…
The Brilliant Brain
With discoveries being made all of the time, our understanding of the human brain continues to evolve. These fascinating books provide learners young and old with an insight into the brain’s structure, function and how we can nurture it. Cartoon…
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Fractions, decimals and percentages are highly visible examples of maths in the world around us. From cooking to dealing with money to offers in the shops, we encounter one or all of these maths fundamentals on a daily basis. Working…
Poetry for Children
Reading, writing or listening to poetry brings joy to many children and adults alike. Often deeply personal, knowing a little about a poet and their life allows us to appreciate a poem on a deeper level. This selection of books…
Introducing Pablo Picasso
Students will love learning about Pablo Picasso with these books. Full of fascinating facts and beautiful reproductions, the titles selected shed a light on the many facets of Picasso. In addition to discovering well and lesser-known works of art, readers…
UN Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health & Well-Being
The aim of the third UN Sustainable Development Goal: Good Health and Well-Being is to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. The books below introduce readers to a range of health and well-being topics including…
Fantastic Physics!
Young students often first encounter physics at school and home when exploring simple machines, learning incidentally through their hands-on explorations. The books highlighted below provide a general introduction to the field of physics. Suitable for children, teenagers and interested adults…
Understanding Fractions
The smaller the fraction, the bigger the number. This fact has perplexed many budding mathematicians as they try to make sense of this maths concept. The books below provide a fun introduction to fractions for young learners as well as…